Long Tailed Tits on the Bird Feeder
The long-tailed tit is is a tiny ball of fluff with a black, white and pink back, a white head and a dramatic black eyebrow line. They make a sweet "thrup" call. (Aegithalos caudatus)
The Blue Tit - Fearless Acrobats
Blue tits are tiny acrobatic birds seen as a flash of blue and yellow colour from shrub to tree and through the long grass . These fearless flyers can hang upside down on the tiniest twig or at the tip long grasses as they scout for food. They fly with in a 'bounding' style, alternating rapid wing beats with short moments where they pull their wings in to the side, creating an aerodynamic bullet shape, as they dive forward through the air. In the summer they feed mostly on invertebrates (caterpillars, and other insects.) In autumn they also eat berries and small seeds or nuts. They form groups with other small birds (such as great tits and robins) to forage and find food sources. They are colourful and acrobatic. With their tiny super hero mask. They can hang upside down to feed. The British Trust for Ornithology’s Garden Bird Feeding Survey says that Blue Tit numbers have declined 42% in the last 40 years. summer [ˈsəmər] s...
